University of West Georgia

Food Services Building (Z-6), Carrollton, Georgia

Sunday, February 17, 2013

The annual Sacred Harp singing at the University of West Georgia in Carrollton, Georgia, was held on the third Sunday in February. Myron House called the class to order, welcomed everyone, and then led 59. Henry Johnson offered the morning prayer.

A business session was held with the following officers elected or appointed: Chairman—Myron House; Vice Chairman—Jan House; Secretary—Donna Bell; Arranging Officer—Judy Chambless; Memorial Lesson—Karen Rollins; Chaplain—Henry Johnson.

Several visitors were in attendance due to the Smithsonian Institute’s Museum on Main Street traveling exhibition, “New Harmonies: Celebrating American Roots Music,” which is on display at the Warren P. Sewell Memorial Library at Bremen, Georgia, through March 23, 2013. Dr. Keith Hebert, Professor of History at the University of West Georgia, was instrumental in securing the “New Harmonies” exhibit in the West Georgia community. Due to this, Myron House, at various times during the singing, took time to explain various traditions associated with the singing, such as election of officers, collection of minute money, the memorial lesson, and closing the singing with the “Parting Hand”. Following announcements, Myron House introduced Carol Hogan, a representative from the “New Harmonies” committee of events for the Smithsonian exhibit.

Myron House and Jan House led 62, and those who wished took the parting hand. Henry Johnson offered the closing prayer, and the class was dismissed.